Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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RICS: Falling mortgage rates are providing respite for house prices
News Property professionals appear less concerned about house prices drops but values are still forecast to fall
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ONS: House prices fell at fastest rate since 2011 in November
News The latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed property prices continued to drop at the end of 2023 but has the market turned a corner?
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Pension transfers are taking longer - is it worth moving your retirement savings?
News Pension transfer times have increased over the past three years but it may be worth the wait for lower fees and less paperwork.
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How to get a £1million pension boost with your employer
Feature New calculations by interactive investor shows how much you really earn depends on your employer’s pension contributions. Here is the difference it can make to your retirement
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Record numbers of landlords launched buy-to-let companies in 2023 – but what are the risks?
News Increasing numbers of landlords are running buy-to-let portfolios in a company structure to manage higher mortgage rates. We explain the pros and cons
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Rightmove: New year boost for property asking prices
News Asking prices are starting to rise again as mortgage rates drop – is now the time to sell a property?
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Rental growth slowed in 2023 – is buy-to-let still profitable?
News New figures have signalled the end of double-digit rental returns, what does this mean for your rental portfolio?
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Can you afford to live to age 100? How to make your pension last longer
Feature Record numbers of people are living to age 100, we explain how to make your pension last for a longer retirement
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US regulator approves Bitcoin exchange traded funds but risks remain
News Investors in the US will be able to back Bitcoin spot ETFs but they are still banned in the UK.
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Underperforming funds making a comeback - what are the best investments now?
Feature Frozen interest rates are helping previously poor performing funds make a comeback, we reveal the top investments
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How investors can make gains from the weight-loss and anti-obesity trend
Feature Huge gains are expected from the weight-loss market over the next few years. We explain how to invest in this growing sector
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Act now to bag NatWest-owned Ulster Bank's 5.2% easy access savings account
Ulster Bank is offering savers the chance to earn 5.2% on their cash savings, but you need to act fast as easy access rates are falling. We have all the details
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Gold miners should regain their shine – but choose carefully
Gold miners have struggled in recent years, despite the rise in the gold price. But this could be about to change.
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FTSE turns 40 - these are the stocks that have stood the test of time
The FTSE has turned 40 today - we look at the stocks that still form part of the index and how it has changed
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Nationwide: House prices fell by 1.8% in 2023 – will they drop further this year?
News Nationwide’s latest house price index reveals how the property market performed in 2023
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The 10 areas bucking the house price slump
News The housing market may have slowed this year but some areas have still recorded house price growth
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Investing trends for 2024 : What the analysts are watching out for
High inflation and rising interest rates have made 2023 an uncertain year for the financial markets, but what does 2024 have in store for investors?
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Zoopla: Property demand is returning to the housing market - is now the time to buy?
News High mortgage rates have deterred buyers from the property market for much of the year but there are signs of a seasonal recovery
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Inheritance tax receipts set for record breaking year after £400m rise
News Inheritance tax receipts could be set to surpass £7 billion - how to reduce your bill
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FTSE 100 dividends: the top 10 yields
Tips We look at the 10 stocks with the best dividend yields in the FTSE 100 and discuss if you can depend on these blue-chips for income.
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A Christmas miracle? Inflation slows to 3.9%
News The rate of inflation has dropped again - does this mean an interest rate cut is coming?
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Will a Santa Rally provide festive cheer for investors this year?
News Equities often get a seasonal boost during December - will there be a Santa Rally in 2023?
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The 10 most popular areas for buy-to-let rental demand in 2023
News Demand for rental properties remained high this year – but which areas were most popular?
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Most active fund managers are failing to beat passive alternatives – how should you invest?
Feature Only 36% of active funds have outperformed this year, according to research - we explain how this affects your investments
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